walking
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Scarred
After a tough week at work and the world political situation moving into some kind of parallel universe, a day in the outdoors was a necessity. And after first planning a walk along the River Tweed, I spoke to Mr Clyde who was continuing his mission to stride along the Southern Upland Way from East…
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The Tomaselli Salami
The Ferrata Tomaselli is a well known Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, and also possibly one of the hardest. It also gives its name to an award given out at an annual meeting of two outdoor sports clubs for what they call “endeavour”. This yearly award was given out on Saturday night past and I’ll…
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Belnahua Bound
When the chance came along to visit the abandoned island of Belnahua, on the west coast, my immediate response was an unambiguous YES as the exploring nerves in my body all went into overdrive. A friend is writing a book partly based on the island and she was chartering a boat to go over and…
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Cottongrass and Cloudberries
A walk around Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain in the heat.
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It’s hard not to get lost in The Lost Valley
I’ve driven along the A82 through Glencoe many times. The road is an outdoor addicts dream as you pass mountain after river after ridge after yet more stunning views. Despite the many drive-throughs, I had no idea the Lost Valley (or Coire Gabbail) existed until about 4 years ago when I walked the Bidean Nan…
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Hi Roger!
Bernie has moved onto pastures new. Meet Roger, our new adventure wagon. #volkswagent5 #vanlife #microadventure #hellogreatoutdoors
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Lock Skeen Sun
As I left my house this morning, I was dreaming of a Texas sun. Or at least that was the song I was listening to, by Khruangbin, as I drove south to pick up Dave and then on to the car park at the Grey Mare’s Tail, near Moffat. Our packs laden with food and…
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Loch Laidon Living
As the number of vaccines administered hits the millions, the end might just be in sight. I say that with one eye on a future that is still very much unknown. As one sage-like fellow said: “Anything can happen, and often we are wrong. The best we can do with the future is prepare and savour the…
